Harpoon IPA | Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

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Notes / Commercial Description:
We started brewing this beer as a summer seasonal in 1993. There were some great IPAs out in the Pacific Northwest, but no local IPAs on the east coast. We wanted to have a local IPA, so we brewed one. People absolutely loved it, and so did we. So we made it a year-round beer, and it’s now our bestselling beer and our flagship.

Since its introduction, Harpoon IPA has remained unique in its ability to balance hop bitterness with a strong malt backbone. Dry-hopped with Cascade hops, it has a floral hop aroma and a finish that is bitter (it is an IPA after all!) without being harsh or astringent. Combined with a malty sweetness and the fruity esters of our proprietary yeast, those hops create a beer that is wonderfully hoppy but clean and refreshing enough to enjoy a few of - and we hope you do.

This is my favorite beer. I could drink it everyday, if it weren't for becoming an alcoholic. I love local beer, and this is the best in the Boston area. Deep malty color, medium body, great hoppy taste this is my IPA standard and furthermore standard beer. Long live Harpoon IPA!

Harpoon IPA poured a clear copper color producing a 1-finger white head that formed “start and stop” lacing around the walls of my glass mug. The nose was dominated by citrus hops with flora hops taking a secondary role. The flavor of grapefruit citrus controlled the taste with a medium lingering bitter after taste. Mouth feel is medium, crisp and clean.

Overall, Harpoon IPA is a solid IPA that doesn’t overpower you with bitterness. The IPA is worth ago if you enjoy the style.

Poured into a tulip glass
Has a light golden hue with a frothy white head present. Provided an adequate amount of lacing.
The aroma is sweet and mildly hoppy.
This IPA has a light and refreshing taste.
Mouth feel is simple with a luminous carbonation.
Overall this is a great IPA to enjoy on a summer's day poolside.